What can nurses do to be more happy in their career?

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Nursing can be stressful at times. Every often we get a patient that pushes our buttons. We just want to scream and tell them a thing or two. Other days we are overwhelmed with the number of patients we have. Running up and down the halls to do the tasks that we were given. It can be upsetting.

These are the times we need to sit back, relax, and breath. We need to take care of ourselves.

Give yourself a night out with your friends, exercise for an hour, eat a great meal, or just give yourself 10 minutes of pure relaxation in complete silence. These are just a few things that can help you relax.

If a nurse wants to be happier in a career, that nurse should focus on that career, not some nebulous "their" careers for other people. Do what satisfies and enriches you, think positive thoughts about your plans for your future, remember to keep moving forward even if it (maybe especially if) it takes you out of your comfort zone into new waters. Ships were not made to stay in port. Often the greatest satisfaction comes from serendipitous discovery made while looking for something else.

I like to try to work out on a regular basis. That seems to help keep the stress in check. Also, my fiance and I cook meals for each other depending on who gets home earlier, and usually he's home first. There's nothing more de-stressing than a nice hot meal and some mindless TV time or video gaming with my hubs.

Have yet to work as a nurse, but I can tell you that while in nursing school and working full time, time for fun was very few for me....so going to the cinema and having a nice dinner with any of my friends was a way to relax. I also love to read, it has been awhile since I last read a book with the exception of in between semesters. The idea of wine and relaxing music is awesome. My cat has passed away, so I have no cuddling partner for in home movies ;(